Whitewater

A Shot in The Dark Night Trail Race – Middleburg

Charge your headlamp and get ready to tackle the trails in the dark. Compete in a 5K, and cross the finish line under the moonlight.

Activity

Trail Running

Total Distance

5K

Location

Huger, SC

Registration

Pre-registration $40

Available through November 13, 2025

$40
Day-of Registration $45
$45
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Schedule

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Day of packet pick-up opens at Middleburg 5:15pm
5:15pm
First Historical Tour 5:45pm
5:45pm
Course opens (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time) 7:30pm
7:30pm
Course closes (official times no longer recorded) 8:30pm
8:30pm
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Additional Information

  • Participants are required to use a headlamp or other illumination source.

  • If you are interested in volunteering for A Shot in the Dark, please email racedirector@whitewater.org.

    • Waiver Policy
      • All participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating.
      • Waiver may be printed and brought to packet pick-up or completed on site.
      • The waiver is not included in the online registration form.
    • Refund and Transfer Policy
      • Race Registration is non-refundable.
    • Trail Safety
      • Trails will be open to other runners, hikers and bikers at all times.
      • Communicate when passing other trail users.
      • No E-bikes or any form of powered transportation are permitted in any Whitewater Race Series events.
    • Weather Policy
      • Events are scheduled to proceed rain or shine.
      • The Whitewater Center reserves the right to alter/reschedule/cancel any Whitewater Race Series event at any time.
    • Parking Policy
      • The Whitewater Center has a $12 daily parking fee. Annual parking passes are available for $40
    • Emergency Policy
      • The Whitewater Center does not conduct trail rescues.
      • Participants must call 911 if emergency services are needed.
      • Emergency location markers are located within the trail system.

COURSE MAP

Race Shirts

Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before October 15, 2025.

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Awards

Awards will be given to the top three male/female finishers in the 5K

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Results

2024 Results

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